Top 10 Most Successful ‘America’s Got Talent’ Winners of All Time! Which One Do You Like More?

25/02/2023

10. V.Unbeatable

From the second V.Unbeatable took the stage, you could tell they were special. This Mumbai-based dance crew rose in fame in India before competing on season 14 of , then winning season two of . They received a Golden Buzzer in both seasons, the only act other than to have that honor.

9. The Mayyas

The winners of the latest season of , the Mayyas, stunned the judges and audience with their theatrics. In addition to their win, they also won and reached the semifinals of . After their win, they will perform as part of the show at the Luxor Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

8. Alfredo Silva’s Cage Riders

Winners of the only season of , which Simon Cowell has mentioned , Alfredo Silva’s Cage Riders definitely brought the extreme. That means they’ll forever be the ONLY champions! We’re looking forward to what they’ll do next because this is an act that has to be seen live.

7. Brandon Leake

Brandon was the first spoken word poet to earn a Golden Buzzer and win as a whole. Since his 2020 win, Brandon has performed all around the world. He also signed with United Talent Agency and is the producing partner and contributor to the web series, . He recently had a special air on the CW called “” in June of this year.

6. Kodi Lee

Kodi’s Golden Buzzer on instantly went viral, with the nation falling in love with his story and talent. Kodi is easily one of the most memorable and inspirational winners. Following his win, Kodi Lee has been performing and releasing original music, including his newest single, He is part of the show and continues to be active on social media, with over 1 million followers on .

5. Darci Lynne Farmer

Darci Lynne has been a fan favorite on since her Golden Buzzer worthy audition. The now 18-year-old singing ventriloquist not only won season 12 of but also placed second on .

Since her big win, Darci Lynne has appeared on , , , , , and numerous television specials. She even had her own Christmas special on NBC! In 2018, her 52 date tour began, . Since it was such a success, she recently started a second tour in February,.

4. Shin Lim

Season 13 winner Shin Lim has quite the resume. Not only did he win , but he also went on to win . His appearances on these shows, as well as , have proven him to be one of the best at what he does. He is currently headlining a show at The Mirage Theatre in Las Vegas, Nevada.

3. Mat Franco

Mat’s personality-driven, sleight-of-hand style of magic won over the judges and viewers at home, so it’s no surprise that he’s one of the most successful winners to date. He was the first winner to get a spin-off show from NBC, . Mat also began headlining at the LINQ Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas in 2015, the year after he won .

By 2016, it was named the “Best Magic Show in Las Vegas” by the Las Vegas Review Journal. That same year, was also awarded “Best Show” in the “Las Vegas Weekly Readers’ Choice Awards.” After all his success, the LINQ officially renamed the theater he performs in the “Mat Franco Theater” in 2017. In present day, he still performs in the Mat Franco Theater.

2. Grace VanderWaal

As a 12-year-old singer/songwriter on , Grace was an instant favorite to win it all. And she did! Her unique vocal style and ukulele accompaniment made her stand out from the rest of the talent on season 11 of . She also often performed original songs that she wrote!

Grace has had quite the career since her win, she’s released an EP, starred in multiple movies, and even was named to the Forbes’ 30 Under 30 Music List. In present day, Grace is still a rising star. Although she’s not super open about her upcoming projects, she’s always working on something.

1. Terry Fator

Terry is by far the most successful America’s Got Talent winner to date. Following his season two win he signed on as a headliner at The Mirage in Las Vegas. At the time, he had the largest entertainment deals on the Las Vegas strip with a five year $100 million contract. In present day, Terry performs at the New York-New York Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas.

In addition to his Vegas show, he has appeared on multiple times since his win. Most recently, he and Celia Muñoz during the season 17 finale. There’s truly no stopping this ventriloquist with an impressive voice and hilarious sense of humor!